Overlooking the lush woods of Queeny Park sits a modern, sleek home which some refer to as “the magazine house,” and others simply use the adjectives “relaxing” and “cozy” to describe the homestead. Read on and decide for yourself whether this West St. Louis County home is indeed both.
Read MoreJust imagine racing down a track at 120mph with the wind at your back and adrenaline pumping through your veins. That’s what 20-year-old St. Louis native Spike Kohlbecker does with panache. He is a rising star in motor sports. He never shies away from boasting his local pride, with a “STLMade” sticker and the logos of several St. Louis-based sponsors adorning his car and gear. Read on to find out how this young man is taking the world by storm.
Read MoreSt. Louis’ own award-winning and world renown photographer Michael Eastman has made his name known literally anywhere the art of capturing images on film is prized. His art hangs in the hallowed halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Chicago Art Institute and is sold across the globe. But he has never forgotten his St. Louis roots and our ever-evolving vibrant art scene. Read on for to learn things you may know or may not know about this prolific photographic artist.
Read MoreAs I write this publisher’s letter for Sophisticated Living, a magazine which focuses on the art of living, I want to encourage each and every one of you to remember the treasured moments of life. Practice the art of living this holiday season. As we wrap up 2023, live a little, or a lot. Peace and prosperity to all.
Read MoreThom, Jane, Lou, and now Liam are legends in the food business. As owners of Annie Gunn’s and the Smoke House, their consistently great restaurants keep getting better. Based on the lines out the door at Annie Gunns and hard-to-get reservations, it’s clear their clientele agrees. Read on to learn how together they built a business that is their “celebration of life.”
Read MoreHalloween season is here and of the 20 most popular costumes this year, Barbie reigns supreme. Not only did the summer blockbuster behemoth rake in 1.3 billion dollars, it now ranks as one of history’s top 20 films. Around town, Barbie jumped from the silver screen at the Chase, to a doll giveaway at Cardinal Glennon, to a Halloween costume party at Hotel St. Louis. Take a peek at the ongoing phenomenon that is Barbie.
Read More21c Museum Hotel St. Louis hosted a Grand Opening Pajama Party on August 24 to celebrate the hotel’s debut. , Guests slipped into their comfiest sleepwear and enjoyed a night filled with dancing, art, a performance by the Gentlemen of Vision, and endless fun. Take a peek at some of party highlights in pictures.
Read MoreThe final two months of 2023 are almost upon us. Throughout the year, we at Sophisticated Living Magazine St. Louis have strived to share with you the best our city, region, and world has to offer, providing you a “window seat” as you leaf through our pages.
Our end-of-the-year issue brings more behind the scenes glimpses into the lifestyles of all that colors our worlds and makes them glow. Read on for a preview of our November/December issue.
Read MoreIf you haven’t been, you might want visit the Emerald Isle on your next European excursion. Join one of our editors as she spent a whirlwind two nights in Dublin at the Merrion Hotel, followed by another three at Sheen Falls Lodge, situated along the famed Wild Atlantic Way.
Read MoreThis November, the 45th STL Jewish Book Festival will be held. Especially during this time of grief and turmoil in Israel and when antisemitism is rampant throughout the world, it is a good time for Jews and non-Jews alike to come together in solidarity and mutual understanding. What better way to do that than through the written word and spoken analysis of those cogent words? Read here about the more than 25 authors and their works to be presented November 5-19, 2023.
Read MoreThere are as many reasons to visit New York this fall as there are millions of city dwellers. If you’re looking for a singularly sensational getaway this fall, look no further than The Lowell Hotel. Steps away from Central Park, a stone’s throw from Madison Avenue, and a heartbeat from the famed Apollo Theater and countless other NYC attractions is The Lowell. Read more here and pique your autumnal senses.
Read MoreIn September, the eyes of the interior design world collectively cast its discerning gaze on Paris for the Maison&Objet show and Paris Design Week. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how Parisian designers and artisans Franck Genser and Bina Baitel employ a transdisciplinary approach to bring elegant and exciting interiors to life.
Read MoreTruth be told, no one needs to own a McLaren, but at the end of the day, getting from point A to B is entirely more exhilarating for those wanting to squeeze every last drop out of life. Read here how you may very well want to own a McLaren Artura, the all-new, next-generation, high-performance hybrid supercar. Sophisticated Living put the vehicle through its paces in on a 50-mile journey through California's wine country to show how it can make you feel the power.
Read MoreOne of the finest purveyor’s of fly rods, exquisite rod cases, purses and trunks, and carefully crafted canoes is located not in Montana, rather in Maplewood, Missouri. Read here how Amelia Tufts and Gabe Batson are making their company “fly.”
Read MoreFounder and Chief Executive Office of Green Street Real Estate Ventures foresees a “Magic City.” The company’s approach is to buy sizable swathes of land for building apartments, family residences, offices, and, what he terms “the magic sauce,” entertainment. Read on to learn more about how Green Steet is transforming the landscape of St. Louis for people who are interested in, as he says, “An experiential lifestyle that’s office, entertainment, and how you live.”
Read MoreHow did Ted Wight go from an unknown in the real estate market in the early 2000’s to being known as St. Louis’ Million Dollar Listing Man in 2023? It’s because he only lists homes worthy of being called a “Ted.” Read here about his beginnings and how he keeps climbing the rock that is the real estate business.
Read MoreIn his second year as the chief executive officer of the Missouri Historical Society but in his 18th with the institution, Jody Sowell knows how to draw crowds. Big crowds. Read here how he has pushed the boundaries of the City of St. Louis to command the world stage and increase museum attendance by such numbers that there are lines out the door.
Read MoreSauntering into the Hearth & Soul store in Ladue is like visiting the home of an old friend. Albeit, a very wealthy buddy with an extremely well-appointed house but it’s the kind of warm and cozy place where you can simply hang out on a couch or the patio. Have a complementary cuppa. And where you can shop. Til you drop. Everything you see is for sale. Read on to learn more about Suzie Busch Transou and her store.
Read MoreFoye Oluokun plays linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars; he recently signed a new contract for $45 million for the next three years. Read on to learn how this first-generation American earned his impressive stature in the competitive landscape of sports . Simply put, his parents instilled in him these core values — education comes first, then hard work, take nothing for granted, and stay humble.
Read MoreAll year has led to September. And now, it’s curtain’s up for the annual Tennessee Williams Festival. Starting Thursday, September 7, the festival kicks into high gear and will showcase some of the work of the St. Louis Bard himself, the Pulitzer Prize-winning prolific playwright, Mr. Tennessee Williams. This spring and summer, society partygoers attended two events to raise funds to “light the stage” and continue to illuminate the genius of his work.
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